IIFA Awards (2011) Toronto - some glimpses

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Bollywood meets Hollywood at IIFA

Bipasha Basu, Hillary Swank and Dia Mirza at the IIFA Awards

IIFA has always played the catalyst for the expansion of business worldwide in different sectors and strengthen the international bonds, inviting stars from Hollywood as early as the very first IIFA,

StarBuzz Weekly, Toronto-Jul 05, 2011 – Bollywood meets Hollywood at IIFA

This year’s Floriana IIFA Awards provided the perfect meeting point and opportunity for two major film worlds to come together. Bollywood and Hollywood crossed starry paths at the film celebrations in Toronto this year. IIFA has always played the catalyst for the expansion of business worldwide in different sectors and strengthen the international bonds, inviting stars from Hollywood as early as the very first IIFA, when Jackie Chan and Angelina Jolie attended the Awards in London at the Millennium Dome. Reinforcing the bond between Bollywood and Hollywood, IIFA played host to two major Hollywood stars and previous Oscar winners, Hilary Swank and Cuba Gooding Jr. Commenting on this year’s IIFA celebrations, Hilary Swank said, “"India and Toronto have a special place in my heart. Hollywood and Indian cinema have to bring people together. I love all kinds of cinema and from all countries. I think Bollywood films are a lot of fun and are passionate. I believe in IIFA's motto of ‘One People. One World.’”

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Bollywood Blasts during IIFA in Toronto

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Bollywood IIfA Awards: More Glimpses

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GLIMPSES: IIFA fever on Green Carpet

 











































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Bipasha Basu's special appearance in Brampton gave a headstart to IIFA

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IIFA's downside ramificati​ons

Lachman Balani
Financial Advisor

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Even though many South Asians in the GTA are euphoric about the upcoming International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards in Toronto, I wish to express my opinion (and those of several others) from a different angle.
 
Why has the Ontario government apportioned so much money for hosting the IIFA awards here in Toronto ? What is the benefit to Ontarians and Canada at large? According to the official IIFA website, the event is supposed to draw 40,000 visitors. Repeat -40,000 only*. Shouldn’t that money be diverted to the underfunded Gay Pride and Caribana festivals that draw over a million visitors? I feel that Ontario’s taxpayers’ money has been abused to enrich a few Indian actors who are already rich. That money will surely be whisked away from Canada.
 

To add insult to injury, we taxpayers are being further milked for $40 by Rogers to watch the IIFA awards being beamed live. Why? Haven’t we been taken advantage of enough? The original Oscars are broadcast free of charge all over the world, yet we must pay for the ‘Indian Oscars?’
 
Besides, IIFA’s motto is ‘One people, one world’. Shouldn’t they be spreading this word and the Indian Bollywood culture to the rest of the world for FREE, especially to those who are hosting them? The GTA is home to people of many diverse cultures and backgrounds and this would be an excellent opportunity to show them what our Indian Bollywood culture is all about. Instead they choose to charge us which in all probability will exclude other nationalities. It has already excluded many South Asians who are scrimping and saving to make ends meet. So much for their ‘One people, one world’ theme.
 
Furthermore, for those who wish to pay and watch the IIFA awards live, there are no tickets available and not because the venue cannot accommodate the demand but because the promoters have chosen to limit the seats to 22,000(according to a Toronto Star article)** in a venue that can seat more than 50,000 people. A viewing of the seating on ticketmaster.ca will also corroborate that only part of Rogers Centre has been booked. In other words, even those who can afford the tickets are being turned away.
 
It’s a real shame that IIFA has not taken full advantage of this golden opportunity to showcase Bollywood to all the diverse people in what is considered to be the most multi-cultural city in the world. In keeping with their claim to many firsts, IIFA should have teamed up with the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), purportedly the planet’s second largest international film festival, and presented their workshops, buzz events and their awards during TIFF, thus boosting a very Canadian festival, and making it more accessible to the extremely varied audience that our wonderful festival attracts. This partnership would also be very much in alignment with their concept of ‘one world, one people.’ It is a super shame that Ontario has decided to use our tax dollars to make rich foreign actors even richer instead of enriching our long standing festivals which would be more beneficial for Ontarians.
 
 
 
**    http://www.thestar.com/article/1002699--siddiqui-vast-indian-diaspora-builds-bridges?sms_ss=twitter&at_xt=4debd8479ade1ce1%2C0#article  
 
*   http://www.iifa.com/toronto2011/newsupdate_article3.html#article2 
 
 Lachman Balani
Financial Advisor
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lbalani2000@yahoo.ca

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Abhishek not coming for IIFA

StarBuzz Weekly, Toronto- Abhishek Bachchan clarified by tweeting that he and Aishwarya are not coming for IIFA in Toronto. "Just to clarify..... Neither Aishwarya nor I will be performing or attending IIFA Toronto. Classic case of jumping the gun!"
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Culture Shock BABA KAHN, SUNNY BROWN, and LOMATICC, will perform with the high-energy in Brampton during IIFA

StarBuzz Weekly, Toronto-Culture Shock, comprised of BABA KAHN, SUNNY BROWN, and LOMATICC, will perform with the high-energy that they have become known for. This Canadian trio with roots in Brampton, Mississauga and Markham became the "new sound" everyone was chasing. Major international artists began knocking on the trio‟s Canadian doorstep for

that new desi fusion sound, from Sean Paul, Rihanna, and Jay Sean to recently Lady Gaga, Britney Spears and Nicole Scherzinger.
After signing one the largest independent record deals in Canadian history with Desi Hits-Universal Music Group UK the trio are currently in production on CULTURE SHOCK 3: Legal Tender and beginning a worldwide tour, one of Canada‟s biggest exports is taking the world by storm.

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RDB to perform at Brampton during IIFA BUZZ

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UK/Canadian group RDB (Rhythm, Dhol, Bass) blend western music with Punjabi beats to create a unique sound. The group was created by three brothers Kuly, Manj and Surj. These British born brothers were introduced to music at a very young age by their father who taught them to sing religious songs and play the harmonium in their Temple. They brought different musical styles together and fused them with Punjabi folk music ultimately constructing the "RDB sound". They are extremely talented and amazing entertainers who have worked alongside several celebrity singers and actors, not only in the east coast but also in the west;
From multi-million viewers, globally televised performances, to sellout RDB concerts around the world, the RDB sound has without a doubt struck a chord with the masses of music lovers in the east and west. Their music is original and features deep meaningful lyrics along with hook lines and anthem-like melodies that blur across genres. Since their initial release in 2001 they have formed an international fan-base of millions from all ages and backgrounds. These brothers have radically pioneered the style of British Bhangra by remolding it into a raw urban sound, making their work stand out from the crowd. With almost a decade of hits under their belt, millions of unofficial sales worldwide and having toured all corners of the earth, RDB‟s artistic ability keeps on escalating to entirely new heights as they become the first artists in the history of music to collaborate Punjabi and Bollywood music with American Hip Hop. In 2003 RDB won "Best Club DJ Bhangra" at UK Asian Music Awards.
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Parichay - Performing at Brampton during IIFA BUZZ

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Singer, songwriter and producer Parichay is set to thrill audiences with his unique sounds. After 10 years of contributing to the underground Bollywood and Urban music scenes as one of the major producers of Desi Urban music in Canada, Parichay has created a sound that reaches today‟s generation, combining a touch of Hindi Classical and Pop music with mainstream Hip Hop, RnB, Reggae, House and Dancehall.

His latest single „Tum Habibi‟ featuring DTP Rapper Joe Louis has already climbed up the charts in the UK. Parichay has also recently collaborated with RDB on the House Mix of the title song of the new blockbuster – Yamla Pagla Deewana featuring Bollywood superstars Dharmendra, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol. Parichay‟s smooth vocals have quite simply created a magical effect on this club banger tune currently playing in clubs and radio all across the nation.
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Indian Idol, Abhijeet Sawant, and Lisa Ray at Markham’s IIFAntastic Buzz Event!

StarBuzz Weekly, Toronto-Mayor Frank Scarpitti of Markham was all smiles as he greeted a packed media conference with the traditional Indian Namaste. He announced that Abhijeet Sawant, winner of the Indian Idol contest, and now an internationally famed star, would be the international headliner at Markham’s Bollywood extravaganza on June 18 to usher in the IIFA awards. Lisa Ray, Canada’s world famous cross-cultural actress and model will host the day long festival which will include performances from Montreal’s dynamic duo- Josh, Prita Chhabra, Shweta Subram, Menaka Thakkar dance company, soca and chutney music maestro SW Storm, fusion musicians Flamenkathak, Shiamak Davar’s (India’s ace choreographer) Toronto dance team and many more. Interactive dandiya and explosive bhangra will also rock the scene. An authentic South Asian bazaar and taste-bud tantalizing food stalls will dot the Markham Civic Centre grounds and children will have access to a super FUNtastic kidzone.

‘We are honoured to have been chosen as one of the host communities of these prestigious IIFA buzz events”, Mayor Scarpitti said. “This speaks to Markham’s rich cultural diversity and our reputation for embracing and celebrating the contributions of all residents from all backgrounds.”

Michael Chan, minister of tourism and culture, also took the podium and spoke a few words, breaking into a few Bollywood dance steps that prompted huge applause from the audience. CIBC (the main sponsor for all IIFA events) spokesperson, Neil Fernandez, also addressed the attendees.

Markham’s Bollywood extravaganza is produced by the Masala!Mehndi!Masti! (M!M!M!) team and John Ryerson, Markham's director of culture, said: "Working with M!M!M! has been terrific. They have brought creativity and skill together in producing what we expect to be an outstanding IIFA buzz event in Markham"
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FAMOUS BOLLYWOOD ACTRESS BIPASHA BASU TO VISIT BRAMPTON WEEKEND OF JUNE 17 – 19

IFFA Buzz Brampton brings together major entertainment including RDB, Culture Shock, and Parichay
StarBuzz Weekly, Toronto-BRAMPTON, ON: The announcement was made at the Rose Theatre Brampton this morning that the former Ford Supermodel of the World, Bipasha Basu will be participating in a special Walk of Fame ceremony on Friday June 17. The actress will also be featured on a float in Brampton‟s Flower City parade on June 18 as part of the City‟s celebration of the upcoming International Indian Film Academy Awards. The awards are taking place in Toronto on June 25.
"This is a „once-in-a-lifetime‟ weekend in our community," says Mayor Susan Fennell. "We have never hosted a full weekend of activities that solely promotes the best of South Asian entertainment and culture. There will be something for everyone to enjoy in downtown Brampton on that weekend."
Bipasha Basu made her film debut in Abbas Mustan‟s Ajnabee, with Akshay Kumar, Bobby Deol and Kareena Kapoor, and also won an award for her performance. In 2002, she starred in Vikram Bhatt‟s thriller Raaz, which was a big commercial success and surfaced as the biggest hit of that year. For her performance in the film, she received her first Best Actress nomination. She appeared as Sonia Khanna in the 2003 hit movie Jism alongside John Abraham. The movie earned her the Best Villian Award nomination. The IIFA Buzz Brampton Weekend Artistic Directors, Vishal Arora and Jay Bhavsar have programmed over 100 IIFA Buzz stage performances including IIFA Buzz Brampton Dance Pack, choreographed by Sohni & Shai of Academy of Crea8tive Arts.
On Friday evening, Downtown Brampton will feature the rich colours and fragrances of South Asian culture, food, music and entertainment. Beginning at 7:00 pm at Gage Park and 8:00 pm at Garden Square, there will be dance and musical performances, as well as a fashion show by South Asian designer Dinesh Ramsey who is known for his diva style in the Indian film industry.
Saturday morning is the official opening of the Farmers‟ Market from 7 am to 1 pm. The Flower City Parade, which begins at 2 pm, features a South Asian theme. A Mumbai Bazaar will be selling food and other goods from 9 am to 9 pm.
In addition to an attached schedule of events, a complete list can be found at www.brampton.ca. Music and Dance Several well-known musical acts will also be presenting free outdoor concerts throughout the weekend. Popular musical act RDB has been named brand ambassadors for the weekend events. They are also scheduled to perform on Saturday afternoon. In addition, the group Culture Shock and singer Parichay will also perform on one of three stages set up in the downtown on Saturday. Please see the attached bios for more information on these headlining

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